Postlethwaits 1787-1800 Fayette co. Kentucky
The following were listed in the Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, KY.
"John and Samuel Postlethwait, Lexington, 26 March 1794, have moved their store to the large brick house next door to Robert M'Gowan's tavern where they will sell general merchandise." Vol. VII, no. XXVIII, 29 Mar. 1794.
"Dr. John Johnston, Peter Davis and James M'Culloch, 24 January 1795, regarding a lottery in the town of Washington. Buy tickets in Lexington from Mr. Postlethwait, Joseph Hudson and Samuel Jameson." Vol.Viii, no. XIX, 24 Jan 1795.
"Robert and Andrew Porter, Lexington, 18 Feb. 1797, have opened a store in the house lately occupied by John and Samuel Postlethwait next door to Mr. Stewart's Printing Office where they will sell general goods." Vol.X, no. 498, 18 Feb. 1797.
"John Postlethwait of Lexington regarding a meeting of the "Society for the promotion of emigration", 8 Aug. 1797." Vol. X, no. 555, 6 Sept. 1797.
"William Reed, chairmaker, announces that he has opened shop on Main street next door to lawyer Hughes' and Capt. John Postlethwait." Vol. XI, no. 561, 27 Sept. 1797.
"C. Banks, secretary of the Jockey Club, regarding a meeting at the house of Mr. Postlethwait. Mentions: Samuel Dowing, A. Holmes, G. Anderson, R.W. Dowing, and J.B. January." Vol. XI, no. 568, 21 Oct. 1797.
"Harry Innes, Caleb Wallace, Isaac Shelby and John Coburn, 4 Apr. 1798, regarding a meeting to discuss the prison building. Meeting will be held at John and Samuel Postlethwait's tavern in Lexington." Vol. XI, no. 603, 11 april 1798.
"Rezin Davidge, Lexington, 12 March 1799, regarding land for sale. Apply to John Postlethwait in Lexington." Vol. XII, no. 651, 14 Mar. 1799.
"John and Samuel Postlethwait, Lexington, 27 May 1799, regarding land for sale. Mentions Charles Scott and Mr. Massie." Vol. XII, no. 662, 1799.
"A list of letters at the post office in Lexington: James Atchison in carre of Mr. Postlthwait (innkeeper),..." Vol. XII, no. 667, 4 July 1799.
"John and Samuel Postlethwait, Lexington, 16 Dec. 1799, regarding land for sale. Mentions: Mr. Walker on the Cumberland River, Mr. M'Nabb, and Mr. Fitzhugh on the Cumberland River." Vol.XIII, no. 691, 19 Dec. 1799.
"George W. Field, 7 Feb. 1800, living at John Postlethwaite's in Lexington, has a house for sale now occupied by Dr. Gano of Frankfort." Vol. XIII, no. 699, 13 Feb. 1800.
"Capt. John Postlethwait, Lexington, 28 Oct. 1800, regarding a stray." Vol. XIV, no. 737, 3 Nov. 1800.